The First Quarter Moon occurred on the 3rd and a Full Moon Lunar Eclipse will occur on the 10th.

Mercury enters Aquarius today (Mercury is in Aquarius from February 7-25).

Times are EST.

Horoscopes

Aries

Mercury begins its transit of your solar eleventh house today, dear Aries, and will continue to influence this area of your chart until the 25th. This is a favorable time for communicating with flair and getting your message across smoothly. People readily catch on to your ideas and the intended meaning in your communications. There can be more frequent contact with associates and friends, and networking may assume more importance during this cycle, possibly adding value to your life. Your thinking is particularly progressive and inventive now. The Moon moves into your home and family sector today, stirring up some conflicts with your more adventurous desires as part of you wants to stick with the familiar, and another seeks out excitement.

Taurus

Mercury moves into your solar sector of career and reputation today, dear Taurus, and will continue to influence this area of your chart until the 25th. This is a period for communicating with more impact and thinking up long-term strategies that will get you closer to your goals. Your thoughts and conversations will often turn to your responsibilities during this cycle. Others might frequently turn to you as a leader, and your advice may be sought. This is a time for applying the knowledge and skills you’ve gained in the previous cycle. You could be in the position to speak, lead, and advise more than usual. Your ability to talk with those in authority improves, and you might also be communicating with more power. The Moon’s move to your busy solar third house today stimulates your curiosity, although the desire to get out and about may conflict with the need for some personal time.

Gemini

Mercury moves into harmony with your sign today, dear Gemini, after spending quite some time in an awkward angle to it. This is particularly refreshing for you since your planetary ruler is Mercury and its position in your solar chart affects you more than most. You have an easier than usual time of expressing yourself and getting your ideas across smoothly during this cycle that lasts until the 25th. You enjoy positivity in your outlook, thoughts, and conversations. You embrace new ways of looking at problems as you’re tired of old rules, routines, and information. You seek out new horizons on mental levels, and you might discover new and exciting interests now. The Moon has left your sign and emotions settle in today, although you could find that your feelings are at odds with your desires. You crave both predictability and excitement now.

Cancer

Mercury begins its transit of your solar eighth house today, dear Cancer, and you are drawn to deeper thought, study, thinking, and conversations. This cycle lasts until the 25th and stimulates a desire for life’s mysteries to intrigue you. It’s a good time for devising strategies and plans and for digging deeply into a topic, although not an ideal period for straightforward communications and transportation. You are bringing more reason and objectivity to sensitive issues, and you’re especially interested in meaning and context. Conversations tend to be a little more intimate, or the topics on the table are not your regular fare. The Moon is in your sign all day, and you’re craving some independence and personal time, but you may have to do battle with the powers that be or your own ambitions as the Moon is challenged by Venus and Mars in your professional sector.

Leo

Mercury begins its transit of your opposite sign today, dear Leo. During this cycle that lasts until the 25th, intellectual companionship is a theme. You seek out or attract people who help stimulate your thoughts and decisions, sometimes as sounding boards but also for company. A partner or friend’s input and feedback tend to rev up your thinking, stirring up ideas. Conversations can be particularly interesting, and ideas generated through these back and forths can be beneficial. There can be times when unsolicited advice from others can seem like meddling. However, much of the time, you benefit from the feedback you receive now, and you could find that others have something important to say or they help stimulate your thinking in meaningful ways. Today, the Moon moves into your privacy sector, and you may be seeking out downtime.

Virgo

Mercury begins its transit of your work and health sector today, dear Virgo, and will continue to move through this area of your solar chart until the 25th. This is a time for focusing on (sometimes fretting about) getting the details of your life sorted out. You are particularly skilled at seeing the details and the flaws, and this trait is even more evident during this cycle. Your thoughts and conversations often turn to work, health, and practical matters. You may be seeking information about these things, or these issues come up often. It’s a decent time for learning new skills, particularly practical ones, and for seeking out information that helps you improve your work, health, routines, and habits. Watch for over-thinking things, as nervous energy only carries you for so long before there are consequences. Today, you may have a hard time focusing on any one thing as your desire to be productive is strong, but your need for non-routine learning is just as powerful.

Libra

Mercury is now journeying through your sector of entertainment, romance, and pleasure, dear Libra, and in harmony with your sign after spending quite a bit of time tucked away in your home sector. This can feel quite liberating – you become far less guarded and find it easier to express your ideas and opinions now. This cycle lasts until the 25th and finds you more communicative, humorous, and friendly. You’re inclined to take a few personal risks when communicating and learning new things. You might crave feedback, people to play games with, and intellectual entertainment. There can be a stronger need for communications and movement in a romantic relationship. The Moon moves to the top of your solar chart today, and you find yourself more invested in your goals and ambitions.

Scorpio

Mercury is now moving through the sector of your solar chart that rules heart, home, and family, dear Scorpio. Thought processes are inward and intuitive during this cycle that lasts until the 25th. There can be a lot to learn about or through family and close loved ones now. Thoughts and conversations often turn to domestic affairs, the past, and family concerns. You are not as communicative, and you may not feel quite as understood or “heard” at this time – for some, being heard by people outside the family circle may not be of particular interest for the time being. You may be a little more guarded than usual with your thoughts and ideas. Today’s Moon position flows well with your sign, however, and you can find it relatively easy to express your feelings.

Sagittarius

Mercury has just completed a tour through your resources sector, dear Sagittarius, where it spent a longer time than usual. Today, it enters your communications sector and, as the planet of communications, feels right at home here! This cycle that lasts until the 25th encourages reaching out, making connections, picking up new interests and skills, and sharing your ideas. You can find yourself in more contact with classmates, siblings, and even neighbors during this period. Your curiosity is strong, and while you’re mentally alert, you’re not always focused. Learning, teaching, studying, and conversations flow naturally now. Today, there can be a difficult time focusing on your priorities.

Capricorn

Mercury moves out of your sign and into your resources sector today, dear Capricorn, and will transit here until the 25th. This influence is helpful for your practical affairs. You can be preoccupied with business, finances, personal possessions, valuables, and matters of security. You are looking for tangible results from your efforts, and you take a patient approach to your work. It’s a good time to discuss, learn about, and seek advice on your financial situation. As well, you’re picking up useful, practical information, largely because this is the kind of information you seek most. Today, you may instinctively turn to a partner or companion for support.

Aquarius

Mercury enters your sign today after spending quite some time in your privacy sector, dear Aquarius. You are finding your voice and making quicker decisions! This transit lasts until the 25th and stimulates your curiosity. You are more mentally stimulated, self-starting, and perhaps restless or frequently on the go. You are alert and observant, making it necessary to find times to relax. This is also a good period for attracting romantic admirers or creative projects your way. You prefer to take the lead when it comes to mental or intellectual tasks rather than consult others or collaborate. Your intelligence plays a bigger role than usual in your personal appeal. Today, you may be making executive decisions, however, and others might feel excluded.

Pisces

Today and until the 25th, Mercury transits your privacy sector, dear Pisces. Your decision-making skills and thought processes tend to be more intuitive, inward, and solitary during this period. You take on a wait and see approach so that decisions are more drawn out. This is a good cycle for processing what you’ve recently experienced, but also for reasoning your way through issues that you’ve left unfinished or pushed to the side. You can come to a greater understanding of your own issues, and you might help out others with words of advice and wisdom. You are looking at the past from a new perspective and paying more attention to your private life. Emotionally, you’re coming out of your protective shell today, although part of you prefers to play it safe.

*Remember to read horoscopes for your Ascendant sign and Sun sign. If you don’t know your Ascendant sign and know your birth time, you can look it up here.

Astrology of Today – The Details:

If you’re astrologically inclined and interested in the details of the Astrology of today, here are some of the factors considered in the forecasts (for the astrology of the week, see This Week in Astrology):

Date & Time: Feb 7 2017 2:02 am
Event: Moon enters Cancer
Description: The Moon in Cancer
This is a good time for making or nurturing emotional connections, sharing feelings, and connecting with our imagination, warmth, compassion, and sensitivity. We might concentrate on home, family, and domestic matters now. Nurture others and also the self.

Date & Time: Feb 7 2017 1:44 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Qnx Mer
Description: Transiting Moon Quincunx Transiting Mercury
It can be difficult to be objective at this time. This can be a “foot in mouth” time. We should think before we speak, or there could be hurt feelings.

Date & Time: Feb 7 2017 2:02 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Cnj Can
Description: Transiting Moon Entering Cancer
This is a good time for making or nurturing emotional connections, sharing feelings, and connecting with our imagination, warmth, compassion, and sensitivity. We might concentrate on home, family, and domestic matters now. Nurture others and also the self.

Date & Time: Feb 7 2017 4:09 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Opp Jun
Description: Transiting Moon Opposition Transiting Juno
Something can be revealed or learned about our relationships. There can be hypersensitivity and moodiness. Temptations to manipulate or control others if we are driven by fear.

Date & Time: Feb 7 2017 6:54 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Ven
Description: Transiting Moon Square Transiting Venus
Romantic matters can be unsettled, or we can be a little insecure in our relationships. It can be difficult to show restraint. An indulgent, moody time. Hypersensitivity.

Date & Time: Feb 7 2017 7:46 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sxt Nod
Description: Transiting Moon Sextile Transiting North Node
A good time for dealing with the public, for making connections, and for taking positive steps towards a personal or professional goal. You are able to make changes. This is a feel-good time for embracing new opportunities.

Date & Time: Feb 7 2017 8:42 am
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqq Sun
Description: Transiting Moon SesquiSquare Transiting Sun
What we feel and what we think we should do can be at odds with one another temporarily. There can be discontent or indecisiveness. We could be feeling out of sorts. Tensions will pass.

Date & Time: Feb 7 2017 3:17 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Sqr Mar
Description: Transiting Moon Square Transiting Mars
We can overreact and exhibit impatience. However, this can also be a time of self-motivation. Our need for challenges and action is stimulated now, but we may not find the right outlets.

Date & Time: Feb 7 2017 8:19 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mon Tri Nep
Description: Transiting Moon Trine Transiting Neptune
This is a feel-good time if we allow ourselves to relax and tune into the subtle aspects of life – art, nature, beauty, dreams, and spiritual realms. We absorb things easily, our senses are in good form, and we more naturally accept things and people as they are. There is no need to look for definite answers right now.

Date & Time: Feb 7 2017 5:59 pm
Event: Tr-Tr Mer Sqr Cer
Description: Transiting Mercury Square Transiting Ceres
We may be trying to get our feelings across, or attempting to explain how we feel, but we have difficulty doing so. Disagreements or misunderstandings are possible, as it is difficult to understand people’s intentions. There may be stress or extra activity in the household.

EARTH WEAK
There can be a lack of desire, interest, or skills regarding practical affairs. We may not be very much in touch with reality. Difficulties concentrating, grounding ourselves.

BALANCE OF MODES

CARDINAL STRONG
We are ready to take action and to take on challenges, and can become frustrated with stagnant conditions.
MUTABLE WEAK
We can have a hard time adapting to changes and to others’ agendas.

LUNAR PHASE: GIBBOUS
Moon 135 to 180 degrees ahead of the Sun.
We are looking to attach value and meaning to our goals. This is a time for analyzing, questioning, perfecting, and improving.

The following aspects (major only) and positions are at noon (EST) on February 7th:

Note that when an aspect is applying, it has not yet happened but is within orb – it’s pending. When an aspect is separating, it has already happened/perfected and is moving away from the aspect. Depending on the speed of the planet/body involved, the aspect will have perfected, or will perfect, in a matter of hours (often the case with the Moon), days, months, and possibly years in the case of the very slow-moving outer planets and bodies.

Note that the Moon moves at a rate of approximately one degree every 2 hours, so that if an aspect involving is applying and has an orb of 5 degrees, the aspect will perfect (be exact) in about 10 hours. If the Moon is separating from an aspect with an orb of 2 degrees, it has already formed said aspect approximately 4 hours ago (since the following are positions at noon today, then it would have occurred at about 8 AM today).

**I suggest paying close attention to applying aspects. The energy of the aspect builds as it gets closer to exact. Once an aspect involving inner planets has happened, it’s over. Separating aspects are good to know for context, but in terms of energy that is with us today, applying aspects are most important. (This is the case for daily astrology influences involving inner planets, which pass quickly, and not natal astrology aspects, which are with us for a lifetime).

THE MOON

THE MOON IN CANCER
You need nurturing. Under stress you may want to retire to the comfort of your home. You will form a strong bond with your mother. You may have difficulty in breaking away from home later in life.

6TH DEGREE OF CANCER
Part of Body: Diaphragm
Sabian Symbol: Game birds feathering their nests.

ASPECTS OF THE MOON
SQUARE VENUS Orb 2°52′ Separating
There could be clashes between the desire for familiarity and the need for pleasure. Overindulgence or overspending possible.

SQUARE MARS Orb 1°51′ Applying
We may be short-tempered and impatient, and can express our emotions in a raw, unpolished manner. We can resent others’ interference now.

TRINE NEPTUNE Orb 4°56′ Applying
We are turning into the subtle aspects of life – art, nature, beauty, dreams, and spiritual realms. We more naturally accept situations and people as they are. Sensitivity, compassion.

THE SUN

THE SUN IN AQUARIUS
You are unconventional, friendly, unpredictable and innovative. You like originality and may become rebellious.

20TH DEGREE OF AQUARIUS
Part of Body: Spinal nervous system
Sabian Symbol: A big white dove, a message bearer.

ASPECTS OF THE SUN
TRINE JUPITER Orb 4°01′ Applying
There can be a nice, healthy feeling of optimism and confidence now. We might promote, publish, advertise, or market with greater success. We are generous and tolerant, giving people the benefit of the doubt, expecting the best from others and from ourselves. We can see the big picture.

SEXTILE URANUS Orb 2°07′ Applying
You will have the opportunity to express your individuality and unique talents.

MERCURY

MERCURY IN AQUARIUS
You are brimming with original and unique ideas. You enjoy exchanging ideas with other people, particularly friends and groups of people. You are an inventive thinker, and may rebel against old and traditional ideas.

1ST DEGREE OF AQUARIUS
Part of Body: Right tibial nerve
Sabian Symbol: An old adobe mission.

ASPECTS OF MERCURY
SEXTILE VENUS Orb 2°35′ Applying
We are sociable, making connections, dipllomatic, and ready to negotiate. Expressions of affection or clarifications of feelings.

VENUS

VENUS IN ARIES
You will pursue a partner ardently and hastily, and yet strive for freedom and independence, once you are in an intimate relationship. You like to be the initiator in relationships, and can be aggressive. You may be a spendthrift.

4TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Pineal Gland
Sabian Symbol: Two lovers strolling through a secluded walk.

ASPECTS OF VENUS
CONJUNCTION MARS Orb 4°44′ Separating
This is a passionate, lively, expressive influence. Social relations are impassioned, and perhaps demanding or combative. We may also feel compelled to do something creative or artistic. We have a chance to express our needs, passions, and desires now in effective ways. Venus can act to soften Mars’ aggressiveness, or Mars can make Venus’ romantic impulses more forceful and pressing. Some level of competition is present in our interactions. Impulsive purchases are possible.

MARS

MARS IN ARIES
You have a strong drive to initiate activities. You are spontaneous and like to take risks, You may also be rash and accident prone. You can be aggressive if thwarted.

8TH DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Cheekbone
Sabian Symbol: A woman’s hat with streamers blown by the east wind.

JUPITER

JUPITER IN LIBRA
You have a strong concern for justice. You are a diplomatic teacher, and express your spiritual values in your relationships.

24TH DEGREE OF LIBRA
Part of Body: Blood vessels of renal cortex
Sabian Symbol: A third wing on the left side of a butterfly.

ASPECTS OF JUPITER
SEXTILE SATURN Orb 2°03′ Separating
You have a chance to be very successful as you are neither profligate nor mean, but have a balance.

OPPOSITION URANUS Orb 1°53′ Applying
You are keen to change things in this world as you see no reason to continue with the old traditions. You speak out against injustice, but may lack the patience and persistence to see through the changes.

SQUARE PLUTO Orb 4°56′ Applying
You will need to learn to have confidence in yourself even when life deals you a few blows. You range from over confident to completely lacking in confidence. The truth lies somewhere in between.

QUINCUNX CHIRON Orb 0°28′ Applying
Circumstances are such that we need to make adjustments to our plans and goals. We may need to tame expectations of ourselves and of others if they are unreasonable.

SATURN

SATURN IN SAGITTARIUS
Saturn in Sagittarius asks us to take on the responsibility of living according to our personal truths and principles, and to be loyal to these. This is a time for turning a critical eye to those beliefs and principles that don’t accurately reflect our authentic selves. (December 23, 2014, to June 14, 2015, then September 17, 2015, to December 20, 2017)

26TH DEGREE OF SAGITTARIUS
Part of Body: Condyles of left femur
Sabian Symbol: A flag-bearer in a battle.

ASPECTS OF SATURN
TRINE URANUS Orb 3°57′ Separating
You have a talent for investigation. You look at new ideas and are able then to put them into action. In business you achieve much in your own independent way.

SQUARE CHIRON Orb 2°32′ Separating
There can be fears now of not being competent or effective enough to meet our responsibilities, or we could find it hard to strike out on a unique path, again due to fears or insecurities. The desire to break from the status quo is strong, but we may not have the necessary confidence to do so. We may have difficulties empathizing with others and understanding ourselves.

URANUS

URANUS IN ARIES
The urge to start fresh, to break free from restrictive attitudes or circumstances, to totally redesign an area of our lives (or even our personalities), and to gain freedom through independence is strong during this cycle. (May 27, 2010, to August 13, 2010, then March 11th, 2011, to May 15, 2018, then November 6, 2018, to March 6, 2019).

22ND DEGREE OF ARIES
Part of Body: Cheek muscles
Sabian Symbol: The gate to the garden of desire.

ASPECTS OF URANUS
SQUARE PLUTO Orb 3°02′ Separating
A time for making sweeping changes and for adapting to changes in order to progress. This is a time for revising, altering, overhauling, and purging. We can experience tension, fear, and pressure, but also a sense of liberation from over-attachments and situations that have been holding us back from growth.

NEPTUNE

NEPTUNE IN PISCES
A long-term influence in which fantasy, imagination, compassion, and spirituality are in stronger focus. (April 4, 2011 to August 4, 2011, then February 3, 2012 to March 30, 2025, then October 22, 2025 to January 26, 2026)

11TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Lymph vessels of foot
Sabian Symbol: Men seeking illumination.

PLUTO

PLUTO IN CAPRICORN
Tests of our boundaries; breaking down and rebuilding structures and rules. (From January 25, 2008 to June 14, 2008, then November 26, 2008 to March 23, 2023, then June 11, 2023 to January 20, 2024, then September 1, 2024 to November 19, 2024).

19TH DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Ligaments of left knee
Sabian Symbol: A child of about five with a huge shopping bag.

Chiron, Major Asteroids, and Moon’s Nodes: in Sign and in Aspect

CHIRON

CHIRON IN PISCES

Strong awareness of our own vulnerabilities and humanity stimulates compassion for others. (April 20 to July 20, 2010, then February 8, 2011, to April 17, 2018, then September 25, 2018, to February 18, 2019).

23RD DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Achilles tendon of left foot
Sabian Symbol: A ‘materializing medium’.

VESTA

VESTA IN CANCER

You are committed to your family and loved ones, especially when they need you. However, you may withdraw like a crab into your shell if you feel hurt by those closest to you. You enjoy working with those close to you.

24TH DEGREE OF CANCER
Part of Body: Blood vessels of digestive organs
Sabian Symbol: A woman and two men on a bit of sunlit land facing south.

PALLAS

PALLAS IN PISCES

You have a meditative mind, the ability to merge in your mind with the universe. You desire to heal the world through words, and may be involved in some form of artistic expression.

13TH DEGREE OF PISCES
Part of Body: Plantar artery of left foot
Sabian Symbol: A sword in a museum.

JUNO

JUNO IN CAPRICORN
You want a partner who you can respect, and who respects you. You seek long-term commitment and may marry later in life.

2ND DEGREE OF CAPRICORN
Part of Body: Left patella
Sabian Symbol: Three stained-glass windows, one damaged by bombardment.

CERES

CERES IN TAURUS
You feel cared for when loved ones give you a sense of stability and security. You like to be touched and stroked, and nurtured in practical ways. You also like to show others you care through practical means.

This is a quest to become dedicated to the service of others. You will need to overcome the tendency to daydream and feel overwhelmed and to put your compassion and wisdom to practical use for humanity.

4TH DEGREE OF VIRGO

Part of Body: Ascending colon

Sabian Symbol:

THE SOUTH NODE

THE SOUTH NODE IN PISCES

This is a quest to become dedicated to the service of others. You will need to overcome the tendency to daydream and feel overwhelmed and to put your compassion and wisdom to practical use for humanity.